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George F. Hoar: “He can generally be depended upon for a fair vote, certainly always for an honest and incorruptible vote, and to do full…”

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He can generally be depended upon for a fair vote, certainly always for an honest and incorruptible vote, and to do full justice to a political opponent.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar reflects on the reliability and integrity of a political figure's voting record.

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